New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Lewis County Lewis county, Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     7 miles   The Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls stretch of Oswegatchie River - West Branch in Lewis County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The put-in location is a short drive from Ogdensburg-Massena, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. A good workout and spending some quality     time in nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of Lewis County and the water flowing gracefully down Oswegatchie River - West Branch have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Oswegatchie River - West Branch is about average; all through August this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Throughout the months of summer highs here at Oswegatchie   River - West Branch reach the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are generally in the 20's with temperatures at Oswegatchie River - West Branch dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Oswegatchie River - West Branch, Bisha Falls to Jerden Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0056 Longitude: -75.2558 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.01509 Longitude: -75.32231 Paddler input for Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York Local climate location: GOUVERNEUR 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western University Inn, Canton 31 miles away This full service smoke free Canton hotel is situated in the middle of St. Lawrence County in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The Best Western University Inn is located adjacent to St. Lawrence Un... Comfort Suites Canton, Canton 31 miles away The Comfort Suites of Canton NY is perfect for both business and leisure travelers alike, featuring complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access, indoor pool an... Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills 36 miles away We know what you need. Extended-stay travelers play by different rules and need a hotel that understands their unique needs. Candlewood Suites - Evans Mills/Leray/Watertown is designed from the ground...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Oswegatchie River - West Branch, New York. Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Ogdensburg-Massena, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ogdensburg-Massena, New York, the metro area neareast to Oswegatchie River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Oswegatchie River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek) Beaver River, Lewis County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section) Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn) Beaver River, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section) Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Herkimer/ Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class II-V+ - 22 miles long (Long Pond Road to Bryants Bridge) Beaver River, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section) Oswegatchie River - West Branch, St. Lawrence County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 4.5 miles long (Fullerville to Oswegatchie) Independence River, Herkimer/Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class II-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road) Otter Creek, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 10.4 miles long (Partridgeville Road to Pine Grove Road) Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)   Ski Areas Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Snow Ridge, New York , 21 miles away, 500 vertical feet McCauley Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 633 vertical feet Woods Valley, New York , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet Dry Hill, New York , 44 miles away, 300 vertical feet Toggenburg, New York , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet Labrador Mountain, New York , 81 miles away, 700 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 82 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 82 miles away, 300 vertical feet Song Mountain, New York , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 90 miles away, 2100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Best Western University Inn, Canton , 31 miles away Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 31 miles away Candlewood Suites LERAY-WATERTOWN, Evans Mills , 36 miles away Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg , 37 miles away Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA, Natural Bridge, 13 miles away Happy Hollow Campground, Lowville, 16 miles away Babcock Campground, Lowville, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 41 miles away   Lakes Near Oswegatchie River - West Branch